OCI Kubernetes Engine with Terraform/OpenTofu (2025 Edition)

Master Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) Kubernetes Engine (OKE) and Terraform/OpenTofu – Build, Deploy, and Scale Cloud-Native Applications!

OCI Kubernetes course: Learn how to deploy, scale, and manage containerized applications on Oracle Cloud using Kubernetes Engine (OKE) and OpenTofu. Are you ready to become an expert in deploying containerized applications in Oracle Cloud? This OCI Kubernetes course offers comprehensive, hands-on experience using Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) Kubernetes Engine (OKE) and Terraform/OpenTofu, the open-source Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tool that streamlines cloud automation.

👉 Also explore our related OCI DevOps Terraform course for advanced CI/CD pipelines or our complete flagship course on Terraform and OpenTofu to master infrastructure automation across all OCI services.

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Why OKE and OpenTofu?

OKE (OCI Kubernetes Engine) is a fully managed, highly available Kubernetes service that simplifies cloud-native application deployment. OpenTofu enables efficient, automated infrastructure management, allowing you to define and deploy OCI resources with ease. Together, they offer a powerful combination for scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud operations.

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Learn from Real Infrastructure Code on GitHub

This OCI Kubernetes course is built around a real-world GitHub repository: terraform-oci-fk-oke, which contains module, production-ready Terraform configurations for Oracle Kubernetes Engine (OKE). By following along with this repo, you'll not only understand best practices in infrastructure automation but also gain hands-on experience using the same codebase that's used throughout the training. Whether you want to deploy clusters or integrate OCI services, the repository gives you everything you need to move from theory to production.

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What You’ll Learn

This course is structured around real-world, hands-on lessons:

• Lesson 1: Deploy a Basic OKE Cluster and understand OCI Kubernetes fundamentals.

• Lesson 2: Configure an Enhanced OKE Cluster with VCN-native networking and workload management.

• Lesson 3: Add OKE Add-Ons such as CertManager and Oracle Database Operator for seamless database integration.

• Lesson 4: Deploy Virtual NodePools for serverless, on-demand scaling.

• Lesson 5: Implement the Cluster Autoscaler Add-On to optimize performance and cost.

• Lesson 6: Integrate the OCI Load Balancer as a Kubernetes Service for efficient traffic distribution.

• Lesson 7: Use OCI Block Volumes as Persistent Volume Claims for stateful applications.

• Lesson 8: Leverage OCI File Storage Service for shared, scalable Kubernetes storage.

• Lesson 9: Build, push, and deploy containerized applications from OCI Container Registry (OCIR).

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Who Is This Course For?

• Developers: Learn to package, deploy, and manage containerized apps in OCI.

• System Administrators: Automate and optimize OKE clusters with OpenTofu/Terraform.

• IT Professionals: Gain practical experience with cloud-native infrastructure and OCI services.

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Hands-On Learning with Real-World Scenarios

Each lesson in this OCI Kubernetes course includes practical, real-world exercises designed to build your technical confidence. You won’t just learn the theory—you’ll apply it immediately in a cloud environment.

By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:

• Automate Kubernetes infrastructure with OpenTofu.

• Deploy scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud-native applications on Oracle Cloud.

• Prepare for advanced roles in DevOps, platform engineering, and cloud architecture.

• Get ready for OCI certification exams like the OCI Architect Professional 2025.

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Prerequisites

Before starting this OCI Kubernetes course, we recommend the following:

• ✅ Basic familiarity with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) – understanding compartments, VCNs, and IAM roles.

• ✅ Working knowledge of Kubernetes fundamentals – pods, services, deployments.

• ✅ Experience with the command line and basic DevOps workflows (CI/CD is a plus).

• ✅ Some Terraform or OpenTofu exposure – even minimal is helpful, as the course provides templates and explanations.

⚠️ If you're completely new to Terraform/OpenTofu, consider taking our flagship course on Terraform and OpenTofu first.

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Advance Your Cloud Career

Whether you're new to Kubernetes or looking to sharpen your cloud automation skills, this course will provide you with production-ready techniques and reusable Terraform modules.

If you’re aiming to build OCI-native applications or pursuing a DevOps path within Oracle Cloud, this OCI Kubernetes course will put you on the right track.

This OCI Kubernetes course is the ideal starting point for anyone building secure, automated, and production-ready container infrastructure in Oracle Cloud.

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